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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,932.72, 349,149.90 and 120,499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,932.72, 349,149.90 and 120,499.74 is: 180,620.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,932.72 : 349,149.90 = 120,499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,932.72/349,149.90 = 120,499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,932.72x = 349,149.90 × 120,499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,932.72x = 42,072,472,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,072,472,171.03/232,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,620.71

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